Experience

Slumberland Furniture

• United States
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Sr. Store Manager

  • Apr 2014 - Present

  Lincoln, Nebraska Area Growth in profit margin increased by significant amount in Lincoln market share. Leadership driven accomplishments: - Implemented training development and customer education maximizing sales/close rates - Advanced sales/operations as team players with focused execution in excellent customer service - Lincoln market selected out of 125+ to conduct beta tests. Became go to for other markets - Cultivated relationships within community elevating area participation in 40 Winks… Show more Growth in profit margin increased by significant amount in Lincoln market share. Leadership driven accomplishments: - Implemented training development and customer education maximizing sales/close rates - Advanced sales/operations as team players with focused execution in excellent customer service - Lincoln market selected out of 125+ to conduct beta tests. Became go to for other markets - Cultivated relationships within community elevating area participation in 40 Winks foundation - Earned 2 top level awards - Attend annual business development conference

• General Manager

  • May 2009 - Mar 2014

  Madison, Wisconsin Area Promoted to multi-market. Took analytical advanced measures during a global economically challenged time to develop each area of operations and sales to remain relevant within the industry. Team Development Accomplishments: - Selected to participate in Kaizen event with corporate cross-functional team - Implemented standard processes across all areas of discipline - Focused inventory management flow - Merchandised both stores into alignment per company standardization -… Show more Promoted to multi-market. Took analytical advanced measures during a global economically challenged time to develop each area of operations and sales to remain relevant within the industry. Team Development Accomplishments: - Selected to participate in Kaizen event with corporate cross-functional team - Implemented standard processes across all areas of discipline - Focused inventory management flow - Merchandised both stores into alignment per company standardization - Organized company local community event Homes for Holidays - Partnered with area food bank encouraged customers to donate - collected 1200 canned items - Sponsored and collected items valuing over thousands of dollars for community baby shower - Earned 2 top level awards - Attend annual business development conference

• Store Selling Manager

  • Dec 2006 - May 2009

  Ankeny, IA Selected and promoted to launch new management structure resulting in new store opening and training of all individuals. Project Management Skills: - Participated in construction management meetings with CFO and Director of Merchandising - Entrusted for project management locally for correct implementation of changes - Partnered with Knights of Columbus for Homes for Holidays - On YMCA board - Earned 2 top level awards - Attend annual business development conference

• Assistant Store Selling Manager

  • Oct 2003 - Dec 2006

  Des Moines, Iowa Area Promoted into management after short time within organization. Selected to assist with launch of new corporate store acquisition. Management Skills: - Grew average ticket by 15% - Built sales team that exceeded monthly goal expectations - Increased margins within company measured sales metrics - Improved overall process and inventory flow - Handled all customer service growth opportunities - Assisted visual merchandising team - Developed internal relationships… Show more Promoted into management after short time within organization. Selected to assist with launch of new corporate store acquisition. Management Skills: - Grew average ticket by 15% - Built sales team that exceeded monthly goal expectations - Increased margins within company measured sales metrics - Improved overall process and inventory flow - Handled all customer service growth opportunities - Assisted visual merchandising team - Developed internal relationships building team cooperation in off site operational processes

• Retail Sales Consultant

  • Jun 2000 - Oct 2003

  Lincoln, Nebraska Area One of the top sales performers within market. Implemented sales/marketing, customer service and product knowledge to reach personal and professional goals. - Self education through leading industry professionals - Showed integrity and overall performance earning key holder position - Go to for others in addressing issues - Chosen for additional responsibility as merchandiser, ordering/selection of product - Selected to be on non-management Steering Team as leader